One of the biggest reasons people stay at UPS is the benefits — and unusually, many of them extend to part-time workers, not just full-timers. From low- or no-premium health coverage to a pension, a 401(k), and up to $25,000 in tuition help, the package is genuinely strong. This guide breaks down the main UPSers benefits and how to view and manage yours on the employee portal at upsers.com.
This is an independent help guide for UPS employees. Manage your real benefits on the official portal at www.upsers.com — we are not affiliated with United Parcel Service. Benefits vary by role, location and union contract.
UPSers Benefits overview
UPS offers a wide range of benefits designed to support employees’ health, finances, family and education. A standout feature is that many benefits reach part-time employees — including those who work by the hour — not only full-time and management staff. You review and manage most of these through your UPSers account.
Health and wellness
Many UPS employees — including Teamsters-represented full- and part-time workers — receive medical, dental and vision coverage with low or no monthly premiums and low co-pays, often among the best in the industry. Part-time employees typically become eligible for healthcare after a waiting period. The full slate of health and wellness plans can include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Prescription Drug Program
- Life Insurance & Supplemental Group Universal Life
- Sickness & Accident and Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
- Healthcare and Child/Elder-care Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Work-Life Balance and wellness programs
Retirement: 401(k) and pension
UPS helps you save for the future two ways: a 401(k) Savings Plan (with employer matching for many employees) and, for Teamsters-represented employees, a defined-benefit pension — available to both full- and part-time union workers. Together they make UPS one of the few large employers still offering a traditional pension alongside a 401(k).
Education: the Earn & Learn tuition program
UPS’s Earn & Learn program (formerly the Tuition Assistance Program) reimburses eligible employees for college, technical-school and trade-program costs — up to about $25,000 over the course of employment. Crucially, it’s open to part-time employees as well as full-time, helping students work and pay for school at the same time.
Eligibility and reimbursement are handled through the program administrator, EDCOR. Check there for current limits, eligible schools and how to submit a claim, since amounts and rules can change.
Paid time off
- Vacation that accrues with years of service
- Paid sick days for personal or family health
- Paid company holidays
- Paid parental leave (maternity/paternity) for eligible employees
- Bereavement leave
You can see your accrued time and request days off in the work schedule / UPS Days Off section of the portal.
Compensation and savings
- Competitive pay — UPS is widely recognized for strong hourly wages and salaries across roles, from package handlers to drivers and IT.
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan — buy UPS stock at a discount and share in the company’s success (see UPSers discounts & perks).
- Managers Incentive Plan (profit sharing) for eligible management employees.
Part-time employee benefits
UPS is well known for extending real benefits to part-timers. As an eligible part-time employee you can generally access healthcare (after a waiting period), the 401(k) and stock program, Earn & Learn tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and flexible shifts — a big reason the part-time roles are so sought after.
How to view and manage your benefits
- Log in at www.upsers.com with your Employee ID and password.
- Open the Benefits area of your dashboard.
- Review your medical/dental/vision elections, retirement and other benefits, and make changes during open enrollment or a qualifying life event.
The benefits information here is for general guidance only. Plans, amounts and eligibility vary and can change; your official plan documents and the upsers.com portal are the source of truth.
Frequently asked questions
Do part-time UPS employees get benefits?
Yes. Eligible part-time employees can get healthcare (after a waiting period), the 401(k) and stock program, Earn & Learn tuition reimbursement, and paid time off — a major draw of UPS part-time roles.
Does UPS offer a pension?
Yes — Teamsters-represented employees (full- and part-time) have a defined-benefit pension, in addition to the UPS 401(k) Savings Plan.
How much tuition help does UPS give?
Through the Earn & Learn program, eligible employees can receive up to about $25,000 in tuition reimbursement over their employment, including part-time workers. Check EDCOR for current limits.
How do I manage my UPS benefits?
Log in at upsers.com with your Employee ID, open the Benefits section, and review or update your elections during open enrollment or a qualifying life event.
Related: UPSers 401(k) · UPSers Discounts · Pay Stub · UPSers Login.
